Paralegal Studies 110: Legal Research and Writing 1: Paralegal Careers

Working as a paralegal offers exciting opportunities in law, without the expensive and lengthy schooling required to become an attorney. However, because paralegals have many important job responsibilities, proper training is essential.

A practical, no-nonsense primer filled with "hot tips," checklists, and sample forms, this book offers a treasure chest of valuable advice on how to join the fast-growing paralegal profession.

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The legal industry consists of much more than just lawyers and judges. In fact, it encompasses a wide range of fields such as legal services, court systems, law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, social services, paralegals, and a great deal more. This valuable guide covers jobs that require a license or law degree as well as jobs that require no special training. More than eighty jobs are profiled, including Environmental Lawyer, Legal Receptionist, Bail Bond Agent, Criminologist, Appraiser, Appellate Judge, Juvenile Counselor, and Public-Interest Advocate.

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The nuts and bolts guide to the paralegal profession--from ethics to detailed analysis of the tasks encountered in various legal specialties. From the president of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, this authoritative text gives professionals reliable guidelines on how to perform their everyday tasks.

The primary goal of the book is to help students and professionals learn hands-on techniques directly from paralegal leaders in the field. These top paralegal experts share the secrets that have helped them become the best of the best in their profession.

The text gives the reader a thorough introduction to not only the legal system in general, but to specific areas of the law and the paralegal's integral role as a member of the legal team. The reader gains a comprehensive understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in this environment.